Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality announced that public transportation will be free on October 6, 2026

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) announced that public transportation will be free throughout the day on October 6, 2026, on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of Istanbul's liberation from enemy occupation.

BUSES, METRO, METROBUS AND FERRY FREE

In the statement made by IMM, it was stated that all public transportation vehicles included in the Istanbulkart integration will be free throughout the day on October 6, 2026, within the scope of the 103rd anniversary of Istanbul's liberation from enemy occupation.

On October 6, when Istanbul was liberated and one of the important turning points of the national struggle, there will be no charge for public transportation vehicles so that Istanbulites can move easily.

In this context, all integrated lines such as bus, metro, metrobus, ferry and rail systems included in the Istanbulkart integration will provide free service throughout the day.

ISTANBUL RESIDENTS WILL NOT PAY FEES ALL DAY LONG

In line with the decision taken, Istanbulites will be able to benefit from the lines included in the Istanbulkart integration without paying a fee throughout the day on Tuesday, October 6th.

The free transportation application will be implemented within the scope of the 103rd anniversary of Istanbul's liberation from enemy occupation.